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Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland
2014–2022
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland is
a publication of the Ministry of Transport
and Communications (9/2014, in Finnish)
and available on the Ministry’s web site at
www.lvm.fi/julkaisut.
Contents
Maritime Transport Strategy
for Finland 2014–2022..................................... 3
Vision 2030: A prosperous Finland with
efficient sea routes.......................................... 5
Efficient transport chains that support
competitiveness ............................................. 7
Cover photo: Kari Martiala
Green growth from strong maritime cluster......... 9 Layout: Innocorp Oy
Finland – leading expert on sea and ice ............10 Printed by: Juvenes Print, 2014
Baltic Sea – a sea of opportunities....................11
ISBN 978-952-243-389-3 (print)
International activity ......................................13 ISBN 978-952-243-390-9 (web)
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022
Photo: Arctia Shipping
Finland is a maritime nation. About 90 per cent of its exports and 80 per cent of its
imports are carried by sea. Smart and efficient maritime connections are vital for the
competitiveness of Finland’s businesses and its economy and for Finnish society in
general. Finland is very dependent on shipping for its national prosperity and wellbeing.
The key goal of the Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland is to ensure that
maritime transport and the country’s maritime industries can operate effectively
and that the competitiveness of the national economy as well as environmental and
safety issues are taken extensively into account.
A vision for maritime transport and a related action programme have been developed in
collaboration with the maritime transport sector and with users of the sector’s services.
The parties involved in the preparation of the strategy are committed to furthering
the implementation of the measures.
A maritime transport sector cooperation forum will be set up to
monitor progress in implementing the action programme.
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 3
Service level
Maritime transport that matches
“propelling” needs
Finland’s Using Transport system
competitiveness information secured and
and technology disadvantages of
Diverse business to the full winter minimised
models for ports
Efficient
transport chains
that support
competitiveness
Cooperation Winner’s
Finland as a global and trust attitude
centre of winter Sustainable
navigation know-how revenue
and Arctic expertise models
Alternative fuels
Exporting and new vessel
ice navigation concepts
expertise
Finland VISION 2030: Green growth
– leading expert A prosperous from strong
on sea and ice maritime
Finland with cluster Fair wind
Enhancing efficient for Finnish
expertise in maritime
education and sea routes transport
training
Strong
brand
Forward-looking
oversight of Enabling
interests, focused governance
international
partnership Baltic Sea
– a sea of
opportunities
Finland building Russia and the
a Baltic safety opportunities for Finland
brand
A healthy Baltic Sea
Baltic Sea Oil spill markets
prevention in the
Baltic Sea
4 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022
Vision 2030:
A prosperous Finland with
efficient sea routes
FINLAND AND ITS BUSINESSES and citizens FINLAND HAS A ROBUST and well-networked
are prospering in 2030, and the country is maritime cluster that relies especially on prod-
competitive on world markets. Baltic Sea ship- ucts and services of green and clean technolo-
ping is safe and environmentally friendly, and gies and on special ice and weather expertise,
risks are minimised, especially in regard to oil for which there is a growing demand in regard
spill accidents. to the surge of interest in the world’s northern
sea areas.
FINLAND’S SUCCESS is supported by smart and
efficient sea routes. Industry is served by reli- FINNISH MARITIME EXPERTISE is of a high
able transport chains with a minimum of incon- standard and innovative. This expertise will
venience caused by winter conditions, and its also be exported. Young people have confi-
transport costs are reasonable. Maritime trans- dence in the maritime transport sector, and
port has retained its position as an environmen- occupations within the sector are considered
tally friendly, energy-efficient and cost-efficient good career options that open up opportuni-
transport mode. ties for career development in positions at sea
and on land.
FINNISH SHIPPING COMPANY OPERATIONS
are profitable and have a strong market posi- THE BALTIC SEA is a safe, clean and attractive
tion in the Baltic Sea area, and the compa- sea. Opportunities for Finland and the Baltic
nies are well placed to operate in competition Sea in areas such as recreation and tourism are
alongside foreign operators. The profitability well used and awareness of these increased.
of shipping company operations is based on
good customer relationships created through
high-quality and competitive services.
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 5
The factors critical for success in achieving the vision
Cooperation and trust Winner’s attitude
are paramount elements for developing describes an approach by which all
efficient maritime connections. This parties come together and resolve
requires information exchange between today’s challenges and those of
all parties, as well as trust and new tomorrow. The approach includes
forms of cooperation. anticipating change, adjusting to
change and making good use of new
circumstances. It also covers the
courage to react quickly to changing
circumstances.
Forward-looking oversight Enabling governance
of interests, vigorously exerting will build a successful and motivating
influence and international operating environment for new
partnership approaches and innovations.
will all allow messages important to The governance system will facilitate,
Finland to be conveyed promptly to open new doors, advance partnerships
international forums. and operate actively in international
and EU arenas.
6 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022
Efficient transport chains that support
competitiveness
The aim is to ensure that Finland’s foreign
trade and domestic waterborne transport Finnish maritime transport in numbers
are free of disruption, cost-efficient for • The maritime cluster employs approx.
the national economy and guarantee inter- 43,500 people.
national competitiveness, also in the winter • There were 9,469 people in seafarer
months. To secure Finland’s national com- employment in 2012.
petitiveness, fairway dues, even after 2017, • Finland’s Register of Ships listed 1,213
should not be a greater burden for maritime registered vessels at the end of 2013
transport than at present. (gross tonnage of approx. 2 million units).
• The Register of Merchant Vessels listed
118 vessels at the end of 2013 (gross
■■ A network of fairways will be developed and
tonnage approx. 1.73 million units).
maintained to meet the needs of maritime • The Finnish merchant fleet transports
transport and inland navigation. approximately 30% of Finland’s sea
freight.
■■ The outmoded definition of winter ports will • Imports to Finland by sea in 2013
be discontinued. The fairway dues system will amounted to approx. 49.3 million tonnes,
or about 80% of all imports.
be revised. Changes to service levels for ice-
• Exports from Finland by sea in 2013
breaking will be reviewed in the medium term.
amounted to approx. 47 million tonnes,
or almost 90% of all exports.
■■ The contingency preparations for maritime • 80% of cargoes are transported via
transport and port operations will be devel- the 10 largest ports.
oped further as part of a comprehensive • Transit traffic via Finland’s ports totalled
logistics system. 7.54 million tonnes in 2012.
• Passenger traffic to and from Finland
amounted to 18.2 million passengers in
■■ Maritime cluster cooperation will be
2013.
enhanced. The competitiveness of ports will
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 7
Photo: MTC be strengthened by providing incentives for ■■ A national service point will be developed on them to develop their service functions, by the basis of the existing vessel traffic data improving operating preconditions through management system, which will reduce the reducing the administrative load and by administrative burden on businesses. enabling greater logistical efficiency through enhancing the usability of information. 8 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022
Green growth from strong maritime cluster
The aim is that Finland will become a
frontrunner in winter and environmental
technologies for shipping and an exporter
of leading expertise in these technologies.
Finnish shipping company operations will
be dynamic and competitive.
■■ New forms of long-term cooperation between
operators in the sector will be developed.
■■ Financing opportunities for vessel investments
will be improved in order that sufficient ves-
sels can be modernised and replaced, and
opportunities for new financing arrangements
will be investigated, also taking into account
the opportunities offered by the European
Investment Bank and the Nordic Investment
Bank.
Photo: Viking Line
■■ Efforts will be made to advance the develop-
ment and take up of alternative fuel
solutions, and the LNG Action Plan for
Shipping 2013–2017 will be implemented.
■■ An increase will be sought in Finnish clean-
tech project start-ups and in their financing
and marketing.
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 9Finland – leading expert on sea and ice
”Finland as a global centre of winter navigation know-how
and Arctic expertise”
Sufficient numbers of experts will be secured in maritime transport and for
the maritime cluster, and awareness of the maritime transport sector will be
improved along with its appeal.
Seafarer training and education Maritime cluster competence and
Arctic expertise
■■ Support will be given for national networking
of secondary-level educational institutions ■■ Support will be given for implementation of
and polytechnics, and the scope for shared the measures concerning education, training,
use of resources and investments (e.g. research and expertise in the maritime clus-
training vessel and top-grade simulator) ter as proposed by the Maritime cluster work-
will be investigated. ing group set up to examine the competitive-
ness of the maritime industry in 2020.
■■ The qualifications system for the sector
will be developed to make it more closely ■■ The measures proposed in Finland’s Strategy
oriented to employment needs. for the Arctic Region concerning education,
training, research, business and internation-
■■ On-board training will be improved in collabo- al cooperation will be implemented in order
ration with operators in the shipping sector. to strengthen the operating preconditions for
Finland’s Arctic maritime industry and ship-
■■ Career paths will be developed and further ping company operations.
training in higher education institutions will
be expanded. ■■ Finland will become a global centre of winter
navigation know-how and Arctic expertise.
10 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022Baltic Sea – a sea of opportunities
The aim is that the Baltic Sea will be safe
and healthy, which will attract recreational
activities and tourism to the region and
high-quality sea transport services for use
within the market area. A further aim is
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will be the Baltic Sea region’s leading
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■■ In the environmental regulation of maritime Latvia
transport, Finland will primarily seek inter- Denmark Lithuania
national regulation through the International
Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Belarus
Germany Poland
■■ The risk of oil and chemical spill accidents
in the Baltic Sea will be minimised and the
preparedness to prevent and respond to
these will be enhanced.
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 11Photo: Finnish Transport Agency
■■ The safety and convenience of maritime Businesses
transport will be secured and its environmen-
tal effects minimised through national and ■■ Russian transit traffic will be encouraged.
cross-border cooperation.
■■ Cruises and other tourist activity in the
■■ Finland’s maritime rescue services will be Baltic Sea and in Finland’s inland waters
enhanced. will be encouraged.
■■ Cooperation and information exchange ■■ Finnish shipping company operations in the
between maritime authorities will be Baltic Sea will be strengthened.
improved, and a strategic goal defined
for maritime enforcement capabilities.
12 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022International activity
M
aritime transport is global in nature, and
regulations are adopted at a global level
in the IMO. This ensures extensive harmo-
nisation and equal treatment of ships. Maritime
transport is also regulated by the European Union.
Cooperation in environmental and safety matters
concerning maritime transport is also undertaken
within the Baltic Marine Environment Protection
Commission (HELCOM).
Finland is an active international actor
■■ Finland has a pro-active and resolute approach
in influencing the handling of environmental
and safety matters within the IMO, the EU and
HELCOM.
Photo: The Finnish Seamen’s Union
■■ Cooperation will be enhanced at national level
to improve the ability to influence matters
pro-actively within the EU and internationally.
■■ To further develop shipping company opera-
tions and the maritime cluster, bilateral inter-
national cooperation and public and private
partnerships will be strengthened, especially
with Russia and the Nordic countries.
Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022 ■ 13■■ Finland will take an active role, as set out in the Strategy for the Arctic Region. ■■ Sufficient resources will be secured for actions at international level. Finland’s priorities in exerting influence at international and EU level in the maritime transport sector To influence matters successfully it is important that all the stakeholders convey a joint message to international forums on matters that are important for Finland’s interests. ■■ Finland must, in all situations, be able to meet the challenges of winter conditions and winter navigation in Baltic Sea shipping. ■■ In the formulation of EU legislation and actions, Finland’s accessibility must be secured (e.g. Trans-European Transport Network (TEN–T)). ■■ The decisions about adoption of new regula- tions on environmental and safety issues in maritime transport must be made primarily by the IMO. 14 ■ Maritime Transport Strategy for Finland 2014–2022
Photo: Antero Aaltonen
Ministry of Transport and Communications PO Box 31, FI-00023 Government Tel. +358 295 16001 www.lvm.fi
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